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S&T, California partner to share public safety info
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing public safety information sharing
S&T Under Secretary to Speak at SBSW
On March 13, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Reginald Brothers will deliver opening remarks and participate in a town hall discussion entitled "Saving Lives: Reinventing Government R&D through Wearable Tech" at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin.
S&T Launches Tech Accelerator
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced its first business accelerator program, EMERGE!, aimed at entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas that address the unique needs of the Homeland Security community and whose wearable technology could be adapted for first responder operations.
S&T Launches Prize Competition
Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the Department’s first crowdsourced prize competition in support of the nation’s first responder community.
Cyber Technology to be Licensed
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that technology from its Cyber Security Division Transition to Practice (TTP) program has been licensed for market commercialization.
DHS S&T Launches National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) launched a public engagement strategy, titled the National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology, to connect partners and the public on research and development supporting the missions of homeland security.
DHS S&T App Technology Transitions to Commercial Market
DHS S&T announced that a mobile app funded by the Directorate, has transitioned to the commercial market.
S&T Provides Scientific Leadership Award Grants to Six Minority Serving Institutions
DHS S&T today announced the award of six new Scientific Leadership Awards (SLAs) to the following institutions: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Jackson State University, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, the University of the District of Columbia, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
S&T Announces First Success of Technology Transition Program
The very first technology foraged under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Transition to Practice (TTP) program has transitioned to the commercial market almost two years ahead of schedule.
Turtle Mike Technology Bridges Communications Systems
In the midst of an emergency, communication is critical. DHS S&T is working to keep lines of communication between multiple responding organizations in order to communicate simultaneously and coordinate victim care, prevent further injuries and ensure available resources.